I've been writing this blog for a while, trying to get my skills back, or maybe amuse myself or maybe someone else will get something out of it.
Last night I got a message from someone that made me happier than I have been about this blog on a long time. I wrote a piece about my friend Kaye Thomas, who had died and how we fought to get him a proper military burial ( he had a PURPLE HEART for goodness sake). I posted his full name in the title, hoping that someone from his family might see it and know what happened. I got a note from a distant cousin.
It worked.
The thing I meant for that piece to do ( Happy Birthday, Kay Darwin Thomas https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6665959645641290322/4882147872705152208) reached its intended audience. It gave me a small peace in my heart.
I have one or two people who comment, and I REALLY APPRECIATE seeing their thoughts on my musings. I can see how many views I have had and sometimes, I am surprised at the number of people who have read it. I suppose if I had more time to really devote to this, I might write more consistently and really create something out of this.
For now, I just want to keep writing something, with my cup of coffee before I dive into my day. Knowing that the words I put online in 2013 FINALLY made it is sort of a "message in a bottle"
Thanks for reading.
That was a very nice ad good thing you did, and I am glad it worked.
ReplyDeleteMy father had a Purple Heart, I wish I knew the details, but he would never discuss his wartime experiences, except the funny stories. I THINK it was in the battle of Okinawa, as I did find a telegram from his commanding officer to my mother.
NOW, I am expecting some rollicking piece about it being Saint Patrick's Day! You used to own this great green dress, I wonder if you still have it - that was back in the early 90's!
Tom